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Thembi

Young and beautiful, Thembi emerged from the shantytowns of South Africa and introduced herself to the world with something she called her HIV prayer: “Hello, HIV, you trespasser.”

Series

Women of the World

Premiere Date

June 1, 2015

Length

60 minutes

Jo Menell

Director

Born in South Africa. Over 50 years of documentary film experience, including 10 years with the BBC in London ( 1960-1970 ). 1996 nominated for an Oscar for directing " Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation"